Caux Scholars Program

Language: English
Program Fees: US $3400 (covers tuition, meals, lodging)
Location: Initiatives of Change conference center in Caux, Switzerland
Dates: June 26-July 23, 2013
Participation: Limit to 20 students
Application deadline: Closed for 2013

Since its inception in 1991 the Caux Scholars Program (CSP) has graduated close to 400 students from more than 100 countries. The program has an active alumni network active in all areas of life - academics, politics, international organizations, grassroots initiatives.

The Caux Scholars Program teaches students to analyze a conflict, to understand the factors that create and sustain conflicts, and provide practical understanding of approaches to resolving conflicts - conflict prevention, negotiation and transitional justice.

Twenty students from around the world are selected for this four-week course held in Caux, Switzerland, during the Initiatives of Change global summer conferences. The program includes approximately 40 hours of academic classes, seven hours per week of “Service for Leadership” practical work, a field trip to Geneva and participation in the Caux conferences.

While CSP is not affiliated with a university and does not offer credit, it is often possible for participants to secure credit through their own institution, in consultation with their professor and pursuant to their requirements. CSP is willing to assist in this.

To get an better idea of the Caux Scholar experience view this short video made by Giang Hoang, from Vietnam/USA

Read the 2012 CSP Program Report

Read the letters from the CSP class of 2012

Find out more about Initiatives of Change and the conference center in Caux, Switzerland

Our New Approach: Crowdfunding

In addition to raising the $4,400 for the Alumni Scholarship, CSP has decided to take a new approach to fundraising: crowdfunding! With this campaign we hope the scholars, their families, friends and well wishers will be able to raise an additional $20,000 for the 2013 scholarships needed. Check out this fundraising campaign on Indiegogo and become part of the crowd!

Read Steven Greisdorf's (CSP '93) challenger to his fellow alumni to join him in giving $5 for every year since they were a scholar!

News

Moving from polemics to dialogue

The DC Interfaith Network had an opportunity to hear from Hal Saunders, distinguished diplomat and founder of the Sustained Dialogue Campus Network, who talked about how to bring the human face to dialogue and move past polemics to true analysis and problem solving.

Friday, May 10, 2013

Forgiveness in Arab culture

The DC Interfaith Network, a group of young professionals involved in interfaith work in the DC area, invited Mohammed Abu-Nimer of American University and his wife Ilham Nasser of George Mason University to present their project on Forgiveness in Arab Culture to a group of thirty at the El-Hibri Charitable Foundation Building on April 11th.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Reaching new heights, honoring our roots

The Caux Scholars Program is moving full speed ahead into its 21st year! We received over 50 applications from over 30 countries. The applicants ranged in age from 21 to 42 and hailed from countries as diverse as Syria, Kenya, Tajikistan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Sudan, Myanmar, and the US!

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

The Caux Scholars Program offers a multi-disciplinary approach to conflict transformation, transitional justice, and principled leadership.

Introducing the class of 2013

American Tamara Hawes works for Congressman Mike Turner in Dayton, Ohio and brings a unique perspective and wealth of experience to CSP.
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